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Orion Harriers Forest Five

Name: Orion Harriers Forest Five
Start: 2026-07-04
End: 2026-07-04
Location: London

London, United Kingdom • 4 Jul 2026

Orion Harriers Forest Five Series 2026 : Race 2

The Forest Five (mile) race series began in 2009 as part of fundraising for the Orion Harriers clubhouse at Jubilee Retreat. The 2026 series comprises three Saturday events on 6 June, 4 July and 1 August. Race 2 takes place on 04/07/2026 and is listed as open. Total places are 400; current availability is not specified.

A reduced-rate entry was offered for the three-race series, with age category trophies for best aggregate time across the series. Categories named for aggregate awards are SW, W40, W50, W60, W70, SM, M40, M50, M60 and M70. The third race in the series also serves as Orion Harriers home fixture in the ELVIS competition.

Trophies for the July race include the age-category awards noted above, plus second and third place men and women, and first women's and men's teams with four scorers to count. Entry prices listed before 01 July 2026 are £10 discounted and £12 standard; discounted price applies to members of any of EA WA SA. For each sign-up the organiser pays the service fee of 4 percent (minimum 50p) so entrants pay no surcharge. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Forest Five

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